Perfect tatting – Part 12, or why do picots curl and how to avoid it.
Hello everyone! This is the twelfth lesson in the series “Perfect Tatting”. You can read the previous part here: https://fairylace.kozinenko.com/perfect-tatting-part-11/
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Oh, you must admit, it’s very annoying when a couple of three sloppy picots spoil the product and the mood of the master! I’m talking about curled picots.
Today I want to show several simple ways to avoid this mistake.
SHUTTLE TATTING
First, try to wind the threads onto the shuttle correctly. Do not wind the thread around the shuttle, but rotate the shuttle. By the way, there are various devices for winding threads onto the shuttle. I know that some craftsmen use sewing machines for this (for “bobbin shuttles”).
Secondly, try to place the shuttle horizontally. I have a special device for this. It is very convenient. Because the shuttle rotates around the axis and the thread does not twist. By the way, you can use this technique while weaving as well.
Thirdly, spin the shuttle more often! This is a very simple technique, but popular and used by absolutely all tatters! Or am I wrong?
Fourth, you can also untwist the ball. This is especially true when making chains. Use a ball-point needle to secure the thread. And “send the ball on the carousel”!
NEEDLE TATTING
Unwinding the ball can also be useful for needle tatting.
Also, use the horizontal ball placement method. If the ball is big enough, you can take a knitting needle and attach it together with the ball to a box, for example. I have an oval box made of cord for this purpose.
And of course, don’t forget to untwist the needle more often.
I hope my tips will help you! But I’m sure my video will demonstrate all these little tricks more clearly! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzX1YYB7d_o&list=PLmUVrN61lH3yT7k0vrL0PosljWkYTjM3a&index=12
Perfect tatting – Part 12 is over!
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